Cabezon regulations
Oregon · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Oregon marine reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
speciesBASICA large sculpin native to the Pacific coast of North America — the only known member of its genus, whose name translates literally as "scorpion fish."
HABITAT
Rocky, muddy, and sandy bottoms and kelp beds from Sitka, Alaska, to Baja California, 0–200 m.
SIZE
up to 99 cm (3 ft 3 in) and 14 kg (31 lb)
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Cabezon identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Oregon.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- 1 cabezon per day within the 4-fish general marine species bag; minimum size 16 inches. · minimum 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Cabezon retention opens July 1, 2026; ODFW’s Aug. 13, 2026 Marine Zone report states it is prohibited Jan. 1-Jun. 30. General marine species rules are all depths year-round when open.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Marine Resources Program, “Sport Groundfish—What can I keep and how many?” (effective Jan. 1, 2026) and “Fishing Report - Marine Zone” (Aug. 13, 2026).
UPDATED August 13, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
ODFW marine zone regulations ↗The ODFW page is an informational summary; the applicable administrative rules and in-season actions are authoritative.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Oregon (5)
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.